Viruses: different types and how they work

Viruses: different types and how they work

A software virus is a program designed to change the way your computer operates without your consent. Some viruses are intentionally written to delete files, corrupt programs or erase disks. By definition a virus replicates, spreading itself by attaching copies to...
Tips for Around the House

Tips for Around the House

Do you get those annoying pre-approved credit cards in the mail? Throw away the offer letter and keep the cards – they are great to use for shims or spreading glue. If you are using screws in hard wood, lubricating them with wax or soap will help drive them in without...
The First-Timer’s Guide to Setting Up a Website

The First-Timer’s Guide to Setting Up a Website

Whether you want to create a website to help with your job search, market your business or sell your house, nowadays it couldn’t be easier.  Just follow these seven simple steps:   Get yourself a domain name – A domain name is nothing more than the Internet...
Head off those post-vacation blues

Head off those post-vacation blues

So you were able to take a vacation. How do you get back into the flow? Here are a few tips: 1) Call a co-worker a day before you head back in. Find out what has been going down since you’ve been away—projects, recent emergencies, etc. 2) Come back Tuesday. Mondays...
Eat Your Way to a Good Mood!

Eat Your Way to a Good Mood!

As any self-respecting chocoholic will know, chocolate contains the same chemical which is released in the brain when we fall in love, which almost certainly explains why some people just can’t seem to get enough of the stuff.  Did you know though, that hot, spicy...
Get Started On Reading To Your Kids

Get Started On Reading To Your Kids

Reading to your children should start early. Really early. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends starting as soon as your children are born. Reading stimulates brain development and language skills, as well as fostering a closer emotional bond between parents...